Principal Advisor

The Principal Advisor takes on a crucial leadership, analytical, and advisory role within the Office, assisting the Director with the daily management of team activities, as well as the creation and upkeep of systems and processes that support the Office's operations.

This is a great opportunity to apply your advisory expertise, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of government systems to help enhance justice outcomes for New Zealanders.

The individual we're searching for must possess the following:

• Ability to work in a fast pace and complex environment. • Ability to connect well with internal and external stakeholders • Political nous

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

The successful candidate will need:

• Proven experience in senior advisory roles within large, complex organizations, including: • Providing strategic guidance to executive leadership teams to support informed decision-making. • Acting as a key influencer across diverse business units with distinct objectives but common organisational goals. • Ability to navigate ambiguity, work proactively, and thrive in environments with minimal supervision. • Experience supporting a Minister’s office or senior executives, or similar experience with governance boards. • Expertise in communicating complex issues to diverse audiences. • Leading and mentoring both advisory and administrative teams to achieve their best performance. • Familiarity with te ao Maori, and a solid understanding of te reo, tikanga, kawa, and matauranga Maori. • Tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience • Relevant industry or technical qualifications and/or certifications. • Skills and experience in planning, reporting and business improvement. • A highly developed ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents, including financial, numerical, and business information and turn this into compelling advice

You will also need to pass:

- Standard Employment checks - MOJ check - References